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- Dubai Creek – Where Past Meets Present
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Category Archives: Dubai
Dubai Creek – Where Past Meets Present
In the early 20th century, Dubai was a small coastal village inhabited by a tribe—who came from the neighboring emirate, Abu Dhabi—led by the Al Maktoum family. Unlike its neighboring emirate, Dubai lacked the fertile oasis, so its inhabitants settled … Continue reading
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Tagged Deira, Dubai, Dubai Creek, history, Maktoum, photography, photos, Places, UAE
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